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What are some breeds of hypoallergenic cats?

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What are some breeds of hypoallergenic cats?

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From WikiPedia: A hypoallergenic cat is a cat which is less likely to provoke an allergic reaction in humans. There has been a disputed claim based on antigen research that the Siberian and Russian Blue breeds may be naturally hypoallergenic. Similarly, cat breeds such as the LaPerm, Sphynx, Devon Rex, and Cornish Rex, which lack some of the normal layers of cat fur, are generally held by mild allergy sufferers to be significantly less likely than other breeds to provoke an allergic reaction. However, as more people are allergic to the cat’s saliva rather than the fur itself, the benefit of a hairless breed may be limited. In 2006, the Allerca company announced the successful breeding of a line of hypoallergenic cats. However, no peer-reviewed studies have been done to confirm their claims and many scientists and consumers are skeptical of the company’s assertions. They are currently accepting orders for hypoallergenic kittens. However this firm has been the subject of numerous complai

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